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Re: [GSAS-Member] Bio/eco-sphere



Thanks all for the great suggestions for the bio/sphere.

Sadly however the experiment quickly came to a halt when all 5 Amano shrimp
expired suddenly. I suspect spiking ammonia levels for an unfiltered and
under planted tank. --- Not to mention probable overfeeding by an
over-interested caretaker  ;-).

I decided to shun the naturalistic approach and instead to set up a
nano-aquarium and use technology to help with keeping the water clean. :-)

If you all haven't checked out the fish stores on Jackson in Seattle ID
lately and are interested in getting a tank they would be worth a look. They
are importing bent glass tanks from China that include light and built in
filtration for pretty reasonable prices.

I got a 7 gal nano cube with integrated compact florescent light and in tank
filter for $35! They have various sizes & shapes up to 200 gals or so in a
bunch of configurations.

Hmmm..... Maybe I do have room to set up a 30 gal discus and cardinal tetra
tank.....

Thanks again,

Al

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> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 12:33:29 -0700
> From: "Sanford, Dave   LHS-STAFF" <Sanfordd@issaquah.wednet.edu>
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> I've kept the algae balls before and they seem to do well given enough light
> and water movement. Other algaes can grow on them so you have to find the
> balance between light, bioload, and water circulation. Sounds like a fun
> project, let us know how it works out.
> dave
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> It might be worth considering red cherry shrimp instead of Amanos. I have
> little teeny tanks (2.5 gallons) full of java moss, plant trimmings and
> red cherry shrimp and now the shrimp are breeding like gangbusters. I've
> got pond snails and MTS in there as well. I rarely do water
> changes....usually just to remove shrimp via siphon to move to other
> tanks. Then I top off the water with new water.
> 
> I've been removing 30 or so baby shrimp weekly to move to new tanks.
> Whatever comes up in the siphon (wink).
> 
> Betty Goetz
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> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 21:01:49 -0700
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> I probably wouldn't chose a goldfish if I were you. If you don't know
> already goldfish want to grow to about 12" or more and you'll just end
> up stunting there growth. Goldfish are also very 'catholic' in their
> diet, and would probably end up wanting to munch your algae and the
> shrimp that are crawling around on it.
> 
> I would try a guppy or a real small barb of some sort (not tiger
> barbs!), or maybe even a white cloud or two(Tanichthys albonubes).
> Temperature would be something I would be paying close attention to.
> 
> Good Luck, Clay
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>> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:41:38 -0700
>> From: carrera206 <carrera206@comcast.net>
>> Subject: [GSAS-Member] Bio/eco-sphere
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>> Hi All:
>> 
>> I've been thinking about trying to set up a small eco/bio-sphere type
>> display with a goldfish bowl and some algae balls ( Cladophora
>> aegagropila),
>> maybe also an anibus and some Amano shrimp.
>> 
>> It will not be a completely closed system (open on top to air) but I
>> was
>> hoping to be able to set up something that would not need much in the
>> way of
>> of a water change (hopefully 2 weeks or longer).
>> 
>> Anyone have any shrimp for sale? Or has anyone have any thoughts about
>> this
>> or has done it before?
>> 
>> Thanks for the input.
>> 
>> Al
>> 
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> Date: Sat, 05 Aug 2006 06:10:15 +0000
> From: "Monica H" <ninita@hotmail.com>
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> If you decide you want to try white clouds let me know.  I have quite a few.
>   I also have a lot of swordtail fry if anyone needs any.  I'd love to trade
> for cherry shrimp, I lost most of mine recently.
> 
> Monica
> 
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>> From: naturalart@earthlink.net
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>> To: gsas-member@thekrib.com
>> Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] Bio/eco-sphere
>> Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2006 21:01:49 -0700
>> 
>> I probably wouldn't chose a goldfish if I were you. If you don't know
>> already goldfish want to grow to about 12" or more and you'll just end
>> up stunting there growth. Goldfish are also very 'catholic' in their
>> diet, and would probably end up wanting to munch your algae and the
>> shrimp that are crawling around on it.
>> 
>> I would try a guppy or a real small barb of some sort (not tiger
>> barbs!), or maybe even a white cloud or two(Tanichthys albonubes).
>> Temperature would be something I would be paying close attention to.
>> 
>> Good Luck, Clay
>> 
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>> wrote:
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>>> Message: 1
>>> Date: Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:41:38 -0700
>>> From: carrera206 <carrera206@comcast.net>
>>> Subject: [GSAS-Member] Bio/eco-sphere
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>>> Message-ID: <C0F7F3E2.1C1EF%carrera206@comcast.net>
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>>> Hi All:
>>> 
>>> I've been thinking about trying to set up a small eco/bio-sphere type
>>> display with a goldfish bowl and some algae balls ( Cladophora
>>> aegagropila),
>>> maybe also an anibus and some Amano shrimp.
>>> 
>>> It will not be a completely closed system (open on top to air) but I
>>> was
>>> hoping to be able to set up something that would not need much in the
>>> way of
>>> of a water change (hopefully 2 weeks or longer).
>>> 
>>> Anyone have any shrimp for sale? Or has anyone have any thoughts about
>>> this
>>> or has done it before?
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the input.
>>> 
>>> Al
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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